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Shawl M, Geetha T, Burnett D, Babu JR. Omega-3 Supplementation and Its Effects on Osteoarthritis. Nutrients 2024; 16:1650. [PMID: 38892583 PMCID: PMC11174396 DOI: 10.3390/nu16111650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the destruction of the articular cartilage, resulting in a pro-inflammatory response. The progression of OA is multifactorial and is influenced by the underlying cause of inflammation, which includes but is not limited to trauma, metabolism, biology, comorbidities, and biomechanics. Although articular cartilage is the main tissue affected in osteoarthritis, the chronic inflammatory environment negatively influences the surrounding synovium, ligaments, and subchondral bone, further limiting their functional abilities and enhancing symptoms of OA. Treatment for osteoarthritis remains inconsistent due to the inability to determine the underlying mechanism of disease onset, severity of symptoms, and complicating comorbidities. In recent years, diet and nutritional supplements have gained interest regarding slowing the disease process, prevention, and treatment of OA. This is due to their anti-inflammatory properties, which result in a positive influence on pain, joint mobility, and cartilage formation. More specifically, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have demonstrated an influential role in the progression of OA, resulting in the reduction of cartilage destruction, inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine cascades, and production of oxylipins that promote anti-inflammatory pathways. The present review is focused on the assessment of evidence explaining the inflammatory processes of osteoarthritis and the influence of omega-3 supplementation to modulate the progression of osteoarthritis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Megan Shawl
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
- Boshell Metabolic Diseases and Diabetes Program, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
- Boshell Metabolic Diseases and Diabetes Program, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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Leite CBG, Merkely G, Charles JF, Lattermann C. From Inflammation to Resolution: Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators in Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2023; 21:758-770. [PMID: 37615856 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-023-00817-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide a comprehensive overview of the inflammatory response following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and to highlight the relationship between specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) and inflammatory joint conditions, emphasizing the therapeutic potential of modulating the post-injury resolution of inflammation to prevent posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). RECENT FINDINGS The inflammatory response triggered after joint injuries such as ACL tear plays a critical role in posttraumatic osteoarthritis development. Inflammation is a necessary process for tissue healing, but unresolved or overactivated inflammation can lead to chronic diseases. SPMs, a family of lipid molecules derived from essential fatty acids, have emerged as active players in the resolution of inflammation and tissue repair. While their role in other inflammatory conditions has been studied, their relationship with PTOA remains underexplored. Proinflammatory mediators contribute to cartilage degradation and PTOA pathogenesis, while anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving mediators may have chondroprotective effects. Therapies aimed at suppressing inflammation in PTOA have limitations, as inflammation is crucial for tissue healing. SPMs offer a pro-resolving response without causing immunosuppression, making them a promising therapeutic option. The known onset date of PTOA makes it amenable to early interventions, and activating pro-resolving pathways may provide new possibilities for preventing PTOA progression. Harnessing the pro-resolving potential of SPMs may hold promise for preventing PTOA and restoring tissue homeostasis and function after joint injuries.
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- Chilan B G Leite
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 20 Patriot Place Foxboro, Boston, MA, 02035, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 20 Patriot Place Foxboro, Boston, MA, 02035, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 20 Patriot Place Foxboro, Boston, MA, 02035, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 20 Patriot Place Foxboro, Boston, MA, 02035, USA.
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Irún P, Carrera-Lasfuentes P, Sánchez-Luengo M, Belio Ú, Domper-Arnal MJ, Higuera GA, Hawkins M, de la Rosa X, Lanas A. Pharmacokinetics and Changes in Lipid Mediator Profiling after Consumption of Specialized Pro-Resolving Lipid-Mediator-Enriched Marine Oil in Healthy Subjects. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16143. [PMID: 38003333 PMCID: PMC10671020 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play a vital role in human health, well-being, and the management of inflammatory diseases. Insufficient intake of omega-3 is linked to disease development. Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are derived from omega-3 PUFAs and expedite the resolution of inflammation. They fall into categories known as resolvins, maresins, protectins, and lipoxins. The actions of SPMs in the resolution of inflammation involve restricting neutrophil infiltration, facilitating the removal of apoptotic cells and cellular debris, promoting efferocytosis and phagocytosis, counteracting the production of pro-inflammatory molecules like chemokines and cytokines, and encouraging a pro-resolving macrophage phenotype. This is an experimental pilot study in which ten healthy subjects were enrolled and received a single dose of 6 g of an oral SPM-enriched marine oil emulsion. Peripheral blood was collected at baseline, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 h post-administration. Temporal increases in plasma and serum SPM levels were found by using LC-MS/MS lipid profiling. Additionally, we characterized the temporal increases in omega-3 levels and established fundamental pharmacokinetics in both aforementioned matrices. These findings provide substantial evidence of the time-dependent elevation of SPMs, reinforcing the notion that oral supplementation with SPM-enriched products represents a valuable source of essential bioactive SPMs.
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- Pilar Irún
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (P.C.-L.); (M.J.D.-A.); (A.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Centro Mixto de Investigación con Empresas (CEMINEM), Campus Rio Ebro, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (Ú.B.); (G.A.H.); (M.H.)
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (P.C.-L.); (M.J.D.-A.); (A.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Campus Universitario Villanueva de Gállego, Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Service of Digestive Diseases, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centro Mixto de Investigación con Empresas (CEMINEM), Campus Rio Ebro, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (Ú.B.); (G.A.H.); (M.H.)
- SOLUTEX GC, SL., 50180 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (P.C.-L.); (M.J.D.-A.); (A.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Service of Digestive Diseases, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centro Mixto de Investigación con Empresas (CEMINEM), Campus Rio Ebro, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (Ú.B.); (G.A.H.); (M.H.)
- SOLUTEX GC, SL., 50180 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centro Mixto de Investigación con Empresas (CEMINEM), Campus Rio Ebro, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (Ú.B.); (G.A.H.); (M.H.)
- SOLUTEX GC, SL., 50180 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centro Mixto de Investigación con Empresas (CEMINEM), Campus Rio Ebro, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (Ú.B.); (G.A.H.); (M.H.)
- SOLUTEX GC, SL., 50180 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (P.C.-L.); (M.J.D.-A.); (A.L.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Centro Mixto de Investigación con Empresas (CEMINEM), Campus Rio Ebro, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (Ú.B.); (G.A.H.); (M.H.)
- Service of Digestive Diseases, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Psiquiatría y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Campus Plaza San Francisco, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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